Legalize
The legalize function allows you to convert a full range video signal into a legal range sig-
nal to suit legal range NLE editing workflows. This setting is designed for use with inputs
in SDR or REC.709 that are set to or are fixed in FULL range, but recording or monitoring
is needed in ‘legal range’. The terminology used by manufacturers when referring to
levels can vary, but all refer to the range of values contained within an image file:
Terms
8-bit val-
ues
10-bit
values
Full / Data /
Extended
0-255 0-1023
Legal /
Video / Lim-
ited
16-235 64-940
If you are working in SDR/Rec709 and have a full range video signal coming in, it is best
practice to turn the Legalize function ON, on your NINJA V+. For Log inputs, the con-
version to LEGAL range should NOT be applied. Log outputs from the cameras utilize FULL
range signals in order to gain the maximum level of data and preserve dynamic range.
The majority of Log base workflows are derived from Cineon, Kodak’s original Cineon Film
DI system. E.g. Sony, Canon and Panasonic all use FULL range levels.
Do not apply the Legalize function to a LEGAL range signal as this will cre-
ate an incorrect correct color pipeline. The result will create an image that
is of lower contrast and look like Log but without the additional dynamic
range of Log - as the camera output was already defined as a Rec.709 /
BT.1886 gamma.
The legal range toggle is not available when using Atom HDR. Atom HDR is
used for log workflows and when engaged the Legalize option will not
appear.
The legalize option is not available for ProRes RAW video.
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